Housekeeper

About the role

Are you ready to give back to the community while pursuing your passion? For over 50 years, Acacia Network and its affiliates have been committed to improving the quality-of-life and wellbeing of underserved communities in New York City and beyond. We are one of the leading human services organizations in New York City and the largest Hispanic-led nonprofit in the State, serving over 150,000 individuals every year. Our programs serve individuals at every age and developmental level, from the very young through our daycare programs to mature adults through our older adults centers. Our extensive array of community-based services are fully integrated, bilingual and culturally competent. A housekeeper is a person who provides professional services in cleaning. In either domestic or commercial service. They will perform basic upkeep. They are responsible for making sure all assigned areas of the establishment are clean, neat and tidy.

Responsibilities

• Receives and follows cleaning schedules
• Identifies and uses proper cleaning equipment, cleaning solutions, and utility cart
• Cleans, washes, sanitizes and/or polishes furnishings, mirrors, room or bathroom fixtures, appliances, cabinets, heating/cooling system, etc.
• Uses any combination of the following: cleaning, sanitizing, dusting, polishing, mopping, vacuuming, sweeping, damp/wet mopping, in the assigned work area
• Uses proper cleaning techniques for floors; sweep, dust, damp/wet mop, or vacuum
• Removes dirt, dust, grease and film from all surfaces using proper cleaning or disinfecting solution
• Disposes of waste/trash (recyclable, regulated, regular medical) into proper container
• Removes and replaces plastic liners from trash can when necessary
• Replaces or replenishes necessary supplies in assigned work areas, such as toilet tissue, paper towels, soap, trashcan liners, etc.
• Performs terminal cleaning in preparation for new occupancy
• Follows all cleaning or sanitation procedures in isolation rooms/areas in accordance with infection control policies and procedures
• Performs duties in an orderly and safe manner, using proper signs and equipment safety procedures to prevent accidents
• Tasks may be modified, expanded and/or assigned over time
• Other duties in housekeeping within the scope and nature of the position as requested

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED, required
• At least a year of maintenance/cleaning experience

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Generous paid time off, including vacation days and paid holidays
• Employee well‑being prioritized both professionally and personally

Pay

Salary is $18.68 hourly/$34,000 annually.